Investment Details
Investor Type
Private Investment Firm
Asset Class Focus
Private Equity, Venture Capital
Stage Focus
Growth, Late Stage, Buyout
Geographical Focus
United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, Iraq
Industries Focus
- Healthcare
- Consumer Goods
- Automotive
- Retail
- Fitness & Lifestyle
- Contracting
Investment Size:
1,000,000 to 50,000,000 USD
Investor Details Founded: 1982
Al Khayyat Investments (AKI) is a privately held Emirati holding company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1982 by Dr. Saad F. Al Khayyat, AKI has evolved from a single pharmaceutical company into a diversified conglomerate operating across multiple sectors, including healthcare, consumer goods, retail, fitness & lifestyle, contracting, and automotive. The company is organized into several business lines: AKI Retail, AKI Healthcare, AKI Consumer Goods, AKI Fitness & Lifestyle, AKI Contracting, and AKI Automotive. AKI employs approximately 7,000 individuals across nine countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The company's growth is driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and a people-first approach, reflecting the founding entrepreneurial vision and family values instilled by Dr. Saad F. Al Khayyat.
Requirements
- Strong market presence in the MENA region
- Established operations in target industries
- Alignment with AKI's strategic growth objectives
Portfolio Companies
- BinSina Pharmacy
- Holland & Barrett
- La Martina
- Superdry
- BurgerFuel
- Fortnum & Mason
- Fournil de Pierre
- Il Café Di Roma
- Peugeot
- Mazda